Transparent Visions
Hublot’s latest design collaboration with renowned American artist Daniel Arsham channels the fluidity of water and pure transparency into the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire, the first wristwatch Arsham has created for the brand. Presented in a 42 mm case, the timepiece features a dial shaped like a free-flowing water splash, an evolution of the droplet-inspired aesthetic first seen in the MP-16. Modern materials including titanium, sapphire and rubber reinterpret these organic lines while reflecting Arsham’s signature concept of “fictional archaeology”, in which contemporary objects are reimagined as ancient artefacts. This idea aligns closely with Hublot’s Art of Fusion philosophy.
Powered by Hublot’s newly downsized Meca-10 manual-wind movement, the watch reveals its technical refinement through an openworked dial and sapphire caseback. Arsham’s signature Arsham Green accents appear on the hands, numerals and the power-reserve indicator, adding a distinctive artistic touch. Limited to only 99 pieces, the MP-17 is a wearable sculpture that unites fine watchmaking with contemporary art in a visionary and compelling form.
Time as Architecture
A world of modular furniture design, which seems far removed from the realm of watchmaking, has become an unexpectedly compelling collaboration. Zenith joins forces with USM Modular Furniture to unveil a special collection that fuses haute horlogerie with architectural modularity in striking harmony. Drawing inspiration from the 1960s, the era that saw the birth of both the El Primero and the USM Haller system, the two houses reinterpret this creative legacy as the DEFY Chronograph USM.
The watch is presented in a 37.3 mm stainless-steel case with a fourteen-sided bezel and Zenith’s signature ladder bracelet. Its dial appears in four of USM’s emblematic colours: Green, Pure Orange, Golden Yellow and Gentian Blue. The design is enhanced by three overlapping chronograph counters that add architectural depth, along with a playful detail in the form of a chronograph seconds hand tipped with a miniature USM Haller ball joint. Each colour is limited to just 60 pieces. Inside, the watch is powered by the El Primero 400 high-frequency 5Hz movement, a celebrated pillar of Zenith precision. It is visible through a sapphire caseback adorned with the Maison’s signature star-shaped rotor. Accompanied by a specially designed USM presentation box, the collection celebrates the shared values of both brands, bringing together precision, craftsmanship and architectural clarity in impeccable harmony.
The Artisanal Spirit of Slim d'Hermès
The slim d’Hermès Neo Brandebourgs is a timepiece that brings the full allure of traditional craftsmanship into a single creation. It combines fine metal engraving with delicate miniature painting to portray a vividly coloured military jacket reimagined by Japanese designer Daiske Nomura. The 39.5 mm platinum case frames a dial inspired by a 1972 silk scarf motif by artist Caty Latham and a nineteenth-century uniform reference from the Émile Hermès collection.
This limited edition of 24 pieces expresses a modern elegance through a tourbillon positioned at 7 o’clock, encircled by a Lift-motif cage, a historic Hermès symbol representing the union of Julie Hollande and Émile Hermès. The watch is powered by the ultra-thin H1950T movement with a 48-hour power reserve, its intricate workings visible through a sapphire crystal caseback. An alligator strap crafted in the Hermès workshops completes the refined silhouette, underscoring the maison’s dedication to artistry, heritage, and exceptional watchmaking.
Time Woven in Pattern
Seiko joins forces with PDM BRAND—the contemporary Thai design house known for elevating the traditional Thai mat into a global design icon-to unveil their first collaborative timepiece: the SEIKO PROSPEX PDM LIMITED EDITION, reference SRPM03K. Blending Japanese precision with a distinctly Thai design sensibility, the watch reinterprets PDM’s signature Stride motif. The geometric pattern, originally woven into the brand’s celebrated mats and created with Finnish textile designer Sini Henttonen, appears on a striking navy blue dial framed by the bold 41.7 mm Samurai stainless steel case. With 200 metre water resistance, the automatic Calibre 4R35, a 41-hour power reserve, and Seiko’s durable Hardlex crystal, the piece unites craft, character and performance.
The collaboration continues through the packaging, presented in a sculptural triangular box that mirrors the Stride pattern and features refined detailing and dual-brand logos. Limited to 500 pieces, this SEIKO exclusive edition is available only in Thailand.
